Supplier Quality Executive

Job Title:
Supplier Quality Executive

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Function:
Quality Assurance / Consumer Experience

Business:
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Location:
Mumbai HO, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125- year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

About the role

The Supplier Quality Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that all raw materials, packaging components, and outsourced products supplied to the company meet defined quality standards. This role supports supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product integrity and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Supplier Management & Qualification

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits, assessments, and documentation reviews.
• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) based on performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement and R&D teams during supplier onboarding and product development.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure suppliers comply with internal specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, HACCP), and industry best practices.
• Review and approve supplier-provided quality documentation such as COAs, specifications, and test reports.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality systems.

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor supplier KPIs (e.g., defect rate, delivery quality, responsiveness) and drive improvement plans.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of supplier audits, evaluations, and quality incidents.
• Prepare regular reports on supplier performance and quality trends for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant supplier quality documentation.

Qualification & Requirement

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering or Masters in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in quality assurance or consumer complaint handling in FMCG or food industry.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FSSAI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in supplier audits, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems.

Skills:

• Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., Lead Auditor, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now

We look forward to meeting you.